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Ms. Searles' Classroom

  • A.G. Hilliard Elementary School
  • Houston, TX
  • Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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  • Snacking for Little People

    Funded Nov 13, 2024

    I am dancing in my classroom over the support for my little people. The afternoon snacks will help their tummies be filled and their brains will be alert to work through the rest of the day. Thank you to everyone who believe in my little people!

    Smiles and grins will be shared as I share with the little people.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Searles

    This classroom project was brought to life by A Friend in Houston and 3 other donors.

  • Full Tummies Make for Successful Learning

    Funded Jan 19, 2024

    Thank you for your wonderful support of my students. Having these snacks made for a delightful afternoon with full bellies and working mindes. You're kind generosity will never be forgotten by my little people.

    Having lunch before 11:00 o'clock each day made for a very long hungry day for little people of ages 3 and 4. The wonderful snacks that were part of the packages that we ordered help to alleviate those growling hungry stomachs that we know all little people possess.

    My little people couldn't express bigger smiles and happier attitudes with all of their snacks each day thanks again for all your support.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Searles

    This classroom project was brought to life by A Friend in Houston and 5 other donors.

  • Cozy and Warm in Prek Land

    Funded Nov 23, 2023

    Thank you for allowing my little people to feel warm and cozy with their new hats, gloves, scarf and blankets on days when Old Jack Frost placed out his bitter temperatures here in Texas. The reviews from the parents of my little people were overwhelming with joy and excitement as they were presented with their gifts.

    As the year continued, my little people made it a point to show off their treasures, even when temperatures got warmer. The one picture posted shows the blanket did not stay at home. It came to school for nap time. Snuggled under their blanket on their mat my little people happily dreamed of our next classroom activity.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Searles

    This classroom project was brought to life by A Friend in Houston and one other donor.

  • Little People On Task

    Funded Dec 11, 2023

    Thank you for helping my little people understand time management even at a very young age. The class is able to move through stations and activities without being too upset. It took a few weeks to understand clean up happens when the timer goes off but lots of practice we are becoming successful.

    This timer also allows for my students to become a helper in the classroom by learning how to manipulate tech gadgets.

    Thank you for your support of little people in a grown up environment to become successful leaders of tomorrow.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Searles

    This classroom project was brought to life by A Friend in Houston and one other donor.

  • Tiny Techie Tots

    Funded Oct 11, 2023

    Tiny tots are tickled to find out someone like you wants to support their learning environment. My tiny tots will be able to complete tech skills like older students. The tiny tots will be learning how to write, open and close programs and save their creations. Thanks for bringing real world to the tiny tots land!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Searles

    This classroom project was brought to life by A Friend in Houston and one other donor.

  • Writing for the World in Little Tots Land

    Funded Oct 11, 2023

    Writing is a wonderful way to share our thoughts with the world. My little tots are so excited about school and want to share what they are learning. Thank you for supporting them on this journey. Letters, words and then simple sentences will be our goals before moving to the next grade. Thanks for your support!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Searles

    This classroom project was brought to life by A Friend in Houston and one other donor.

  • Station Location Space

    Funded Jan 23, 2023

    Thank you for allowing my little people a grown up area to complete daily assignments. They are excited to work in teams if three and share their accomplishment with their fellow classmates. The tables have allowed my class to work in comfort in a seated environments vs hunched over on a carpet area. The work products have taken on a new challenge and class.

    As you can see these tables are bright and roomy for extended work at center time and independent work stations.

    The smiles on their faces when they successful completed a sorting activity and were able to turn and talk brought a new dimension to the learning environment. Thanks again for your kindness.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Searles

  • Imagine Though The Eyes of a Preschool Student

    Funded Sep 3, 2022

    The excited eyes as my young learners explore our revised learning space each month. The verbal interactions and language development will blossom like a wild flower. Thank you for your support for my little people in the ever changing world where community discussion are vital for growth into productive citizens f tomorrow.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Searles

    This classroom project was brought to life by A Friend in Houston and one other donor.

  • Tech Savvy in Pre-K Land

    Funded Jul 25, 2022

    Lions, and tigers and bears, oh my!!

    What a learning environment, engagement so high!!

    Thank you from our new learning jungle in Pre K land.

    The thrill of excitement as we work in our classroom with these tech savvy materials. This experience and interaction with animals in their habitats has opened up eyes and ears for my young learners.

    Thank you for all your support!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Searles

    This classroom project was brought to life by A Friend in Houston and 6 other donors.

  • Calming Corner

    Funded Apr 8, 2022

    Thank you for assisting on making a calming coroner for my classroom. Having little people calming is an everyday action. Little people ages 3-5 need to have a place where they feel safe and redirect their thoughts.

    For my littles this school year was family separation. When I evaluated my home status of my class more than 70% were living at two different locations throughout the year. Daddy and Mommy were not together and coming to school with a different parent each day or week was stressful. Having the calming area and familiar items in the classroom made the room and classroom feel loved and safe to enter. Thanks again for your support of my classroom.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Searles

    This classroom project was brought to life by A Friend in Houston and one other donor.
Homelessness and unemployment are very real in my school community. Most of my 3 to 5 year-olds families do not have basic needs so these snacks will be extra special for my sweet students. Snacks will make my sweet students brains continue to function at full speed. Brain slump is real, we have all been there. That afternoon coffee, that helps us make it till the end of the day. Snacks like these are a luxury in my students' community, not an everyday occasion. My students will be able to level up to other students where families send or bring snacks to class to school.

About my class

Homelessness and unemployment are very real in my school community. Most of my 3 to 5 year-olds families do not have basic needs so these snacks will be extra special for my sweet students. Snacks will make my sweet students brains continue to function at full speed. Brain slump is real, we have all been there. That afternoon coffee, that helps us make it till the end of the day. Snacks like these are a luxury in my students' community, not an everyday occasion. My students will be able to level up to other students where families send or bring snacks to class to school.

About my class

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